ADVERT ID 242196
Special Needs Assistant
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Aug 11 2025
Application Closing Date:
Mon Aug 25 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 28 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Classification:
DEIS Rural
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
5
Current Enrolment:
103
Droichead school:
No
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.
Additional Information:
Scoil Mhuire de Lourdes invites applications from highly dedicated candidates for the position of full-time Special Needs Assistant.
Applicants who are members of the Supplementary Panel must furnish a certified copy of completed Panel form 1 (PF1) with their application.
Candidates are required to have minimum qualifications as per Department of Education guidelines.
Candidates must be willing to work under the direction of the Class Teacher as well as the Principal and be willing to avail of all relevant training.
Candidates must be able to work on his or her own initiative and display a strong work ethic. In addition, the candidates should have a flexible approach and demonstrate willingness to work as part of a team.
Willingness to get involved in school initiatives and share specific knowledge and expertise in such areas would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be expected to always respect confidentiality.
Candidates must have strong evidence of continued professional development.
Candidates must have experience working with children with A.S.D, O.T, E.B.D, diabetes and medical care needs.
Experience in PECS, Lamh, FEDS, AAC, visual supports are all desirable.
Applicants who are members of the Supplementary Panel must furnish a certified copy of completed Panel form 1 (PF1) with their application.
Candidates are required to have minimum qualifications as per Department of Education guidelines.
Candidates must be willing to work under the direction of the Class Teacher as well as the Principal and be willing to avail of all relevant training.
Candidates must be able to work on his or her own initiative and display a strong work ethic. In addition, the candidates should have a flexible approach and demonstrate willingness to work as part of a team.
Willingness to get involved in school initiatives and share specific knowledge and expertise in such areas would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will be expected to always respect confidentiality.
Candidates must have strong evidence of continued professional development.
Candidates must have experience working with children with A.S.D, O.T, E.B.D, diabetes and medical care needs.
Experience in PECS, Lamh, FEDS, AAC, visual supports are all desirable.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Standard Application Form for SNA Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
10957B
Apply To:
Ballinageragh
Lixnaw
Tralee
V92YK84
Lixnaw
Tralee
V92YK84
County:
Kerry
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